How To Smoke In a Gas Grill – Tips & Methods

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By Sana

You can easily smoke in a gas grill that can double as a smoker. There is no need to buy a separate appliance for a smoker that can take up a lot of space and a lot of money too. You do not have to do so yourself. If you are wanting to smoke something of the minimum then you are not required to buy a smoker. You can do so in a gas grill. Have a look at the way to do so. 

Instructions

The gas grill that can be used for smoking is not special. You can do it with a few easy steps. You should do this when you are completely prepared. If this is your first time then you can go ahead and start with the process. You should prepare your sauces and rubs. Any kind of cuts of meat that you want to smoke should be prepared in advance. You should also have a good supply of the gas and propane. 

Light Your Propane 

Turn on the burner of the grill. Then set it to the medium heat. If you have a digital thermometer then you should put it in the thermometer and then close the lid. You should then monitor the temperature so that you can get to a favorable temperature. The temperature should be around 225 to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. You should be doing this slow. Do not shoot it to the desired temperature too quickly. The preheating should be done with medium heat. If you are having problem with the temperature then you should use additional burners. This might seem like a bit tricky but you have to master it. If you play around with the grill then you will learn better. 


Add The Wood 

Then you need to add the wood to the grill. It can be any wood that you want. Remember that the smoke is going to come from this wood. Once the grill is heated then you need to add the wood. You should use high heat gloves or tongs so that you can remove the grate to reach the place to place the wood. Then you need to place a the chunk in a tinfoil pouch. This should be directly over the burner. Once there is smoke you are going to place the good food in the grill. 

Get Smoking

You should now place the good food in the smoker. Since smoking is not done on direct heat you should place the meat in the opposite direction of the smoker. You should keep an eye on the temperature of the smoker and then adjust it accordingly. The cooking time might vary. It depends on the meat that you are cooking. That's it! Once you are done you should serve it with nice serve dishes. 

Tips For Smoking On A Gas Grill

There are certain tips and tricks that you need in order to smoke on a gas grills. You should follow them in a good manner so that you can get the perfect results. 

  • Do Not Over Smoke

If you are cooking for the first time then you will have the temptation to use a lot of wood for smoking. However, you should not use too little either. It is safer to go with one cup of wood chips or a medium sized wood chunk to make sure that you do not get the food to take in a lot of smoky flavor. There is nothing worse than cooking the meat and finding out that it is over smoked. After you have cooked the first tiime then you can decide if you want more of a smoky flavor or not. The first one is the test run. 

  • Use The Right Wood

You need to use the right kind of wood. The wood is also very important to impart the flavor to the good food. You should go ahead and try the different kinds of food to experiment with the taste and flavor. There are different kinds of wood that is paired with the perfect particular food. 

Conclusion

Thank you so much for giving this article here a read. You should go on ahead and cook the good food on the smoker properly. There is a particular amount of time and technique that needs to be followed when you are smoking the good food. We have done our best to make the entire thing much better. The instructions have been made in a clear manner so that everyone can understand. Have a good day and take care of yourself. Happy smoking!